User Manual for V2.8
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2/21/2020
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1.
User Display & 3 Button Control
: (TX & RX) Provides the user interface for making acoustic
measurements and obtaining status information from the RX & TX components.
2.
ON/OFF Switch
: (TX & RX) Turn on by moving the toggle switch forward. This provides battery
power to the component. When in the on position (Forward), the User display & 3 Button
Control will be operational. If you are not planning on using the RX and TX components for an
extended period (more than one hour) - Turn off the power by moving the toggle switch back.
3.
Battery Recharge Plug & Cap: (
TX & RX) The battery is recharged by connecting the provided AC
adapter’s Battery Recharge Jack into the plug. To comply with
the SL-RAT warranty, only use the
provided Battery Recharger which has been specifically engineered to support the SL-RAT
device. When not being charged the Battery Recharge Plug Cover must be securely fastened to
prevent moisture & dirt from entering the RX & TX components and to comply with the SL-RAT
warranty.
4.
Speaker:
(TX Only) Is a rugged heavy-duty marine-grade speaker used for generating the sound
signal received by the RX component. It needs to be inserted below the plane of the manhole
but never into waste flow during acoustic measurements. Care should be taken to make sure
speaker is not fouled with debris.
5.
Microphone:
(RX Only) Is a rugged harsh environment microphone used for detecting the sound
waves generated by the TX component. It needs to be inserted below the plane of the manhole
but never into waste flow during acoustic measurements. Care should be taken to make sure
microphone is not fouled with debris.
6.
Lock Knobs:
(TX & RX) Two lock knobs per RX & TX component which allow the TX speaker or RX
microphone to be transitioned from the open/measurement position to the closed/transport
position.
7.
Frame Cushions:
(TX & RX) Used to support the RX & TX component during measurements.
Provides limited protection to the electronics case and speaker or microphone during
transportation when Transporting directions are correctly followed.
8.
USB Plug & Cap:
(RX Only) Allows acoustic measurements conducted in the field are uploaded to
the SL-DOG® Portal via USB Cable. This allows secure historical archiving, and additional analysis.
When not being used the USB Plug Cover must be securely fastened to prevent moisture & dirt
from entering the RX component and to comply with the SL-RAT warranty.
9.
Control Box:
(TX & RX) Enclosure component that integrates user display and 3 button control,
ON/OFF Switch, & Battery Recharge plug & cap.
